OregonLive.com topics: charter schoolstag:topics.oregonlive.com,2015:tag/charter%20schools2015-03-03T20:35:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceCity View Charter School asks for 10 more years, doubled enrollment cap, more SSF dollarstag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/hillsboro/index.ssf/8000563.149705342015-01-15T22:32:05Z2015-01-15T22:36:24ZCity View Charter School is asking the Hillsboro school District for a 10-year extension, doubled enrollment cap and increased State School Fund pass-through.Hannah Leone | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/hleone/index.html
City View Charter School is asking the Hillsboro school District for a 10-year extension, doubled enrollment cap and increased State School Fund pass-through.
Charter school enrollment in Oregon hits new high, 5 percent of public school studentstag:www.oregonlive.com,2014:/education/index.ssf/3957.145948262014-11-25T18:33:14Z2014-11-25T18:40:05ZMore than 120 free, public-funded charter schools operate in Oregon. Enrollment in the schools has nearly doubled in the past five years.Betsy Hammond | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhammond/index.html
More than 120 free, public-funded charter schools operate in Oregon. Enrollment in the schools has nearly doubled in the past five years.
Jeff Cogen on his charter school job: 'Everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance'tag:www.oregonlive.com,2014:/portland/index.ssf/4053.138239152014-09-05T13:00:00Z2014-09-06T01:31:45ZIn his first public comments to The Oregonian since departing from Multnomah County’s top elected office nearly a year ago, Jeff Cogen called the position an opportunity to work on “Portland issues.”Kelly House | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/house-k/index.html
In his first public comments to The Oregonian since departing from Multnomah County’s top elected office nearly a year ago, Jeff Cogen called the position an opportunity to work on “Portland issues.”
AAUW - What is Happening Now with Changes in Education?tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/mytigard/8000617.119155472014-01-01T19:36:21Z2014-01-02T19:21:33ZThe American Association of University Women will host Kate Pattison, Program Analyst for the Oregon Dept. of Education,on January 14. AAUW Judy Shttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/AAUWJudyS/index.html
The American Association of University Women will host Kate Pattison, Program Analyst for the Oregon Dept. of Education,on January 14.
Kairos PDX Public Charter School garners support from district; school board to vote Mondaytag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/portland/index.ssf//4053.118239062013-12-14T02:47:45Z2013-12-14T07:12:27ZThe Kairos PDX Public Charter School appears close to garnering approval to open in Portland Public Schools next year after district officials and multiple board members on Friday expressed support for the organization.
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The Kairos PDX Public Charter School appears close to garnering approval to open in Portland Public Schools next year after district officials and multiple board members on Friday expressed support for the organization.
Oregon charter school founders Tim King, Norm Donohoe agree to repay state $475,000, are forever banned from charter school operations in Oregon tag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/education/index.ssf//3957.117403482013-11-29T23:21:06Z2013-11-30T08:09:15ZOregon had sought $20 million from the men, who it said engaged in racketeering, money laundering and other fraud in operating taxpayer-funded schools from 2007 to 2010Betsy Hammond | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhammond/index.html
Oregon had sought $20 million from the men, who it said engaged in racketeering, money laundering and other fraud in operating taxpayer-funded schools from 2007 to 2010
Oregon's least diverse elementary schools all are charters: Chalk It Uptag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/education/index.ssf//3957.114123562013-10-11T20:28:34Z2013-10-18T02:05:07ZAn analysis intended to identify schools that face similar levels of demographic challenges finds Oregon charter schools tend to be below average, and sometimes off-the-charts below average, in racial, economic and language diversityBetsy Hammond | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/bhammond/index.html
An analysis intended to identify schools that face similar levels of demographic challenges finds Oregon charter schools tend to be below average, and sometimes off-the-charts below average, in racial, economic and language diversity
Hillsboro School Board disagrees about whether to invite charter school applicationstag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/hillsboro/index.ssf//8000563.113544642013-10-02T20:28:00Z2013-10-03T18:12:12ZA proposed resolution brought forward by first-year board member Erik Seligman that would call for more charter school applications in Hillsboro sparked some heated discussion among the board members for the second straight month.Luke Hammill | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/hammily-l/index.html
A proposed resolution brought forward by first-year board member Erik Seligman that would call for more charter school applications in Hillsboro sparked some heated discussion among the board members for the second straight month.
Jeff Bezos' politics in Washington state: Pro-gay marriage, pro-charter school and anti-income taxtag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/mapes/index.ssf//8002182.110272622013-08-06T21:54:01Z2013-08-06T21:55:55ZAmazon CEOJeff Bezos, the billionaire who just bought the Washington Post, has left a political track record in Washington state through his political contributions.Jeff Mapes | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jmapes/index.html
Amazon CEOJeff Bezos, the billionaire who just bought the Washington Post, has left a political track record in Washington state through his political contributions.
Three steps to stronger charter schools in Oregon: Guest opiniontag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//3501.109359062013-07-22T12:00:42Z2013-07-22T12:06:35ZGreg Richmond writes: Charter schools in 11 states produced better learning gains in both reading and math, while those in eight states produced negative results in both reading and math. Seven states had mixed results. Unfortunately, Oregon was among the states with negative results in both subjects. Guest Columnisthttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveguestop/index.html
Greg Richmond writes: Charter schools in 11 states produced better learning gains in both reading and math, while those in eight states produced negative results in both reading and math. Seven states had mixed results. Unfortunately, Oregon was among the states with negative results in both subjects.
League of Oregon Charter Schools to hold convention at Portland Village School tag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/portland/index.ssf//4053.108212892013-06-26T18:11:44Z2013-06-27T00:38:06ZThe group, which represents the state's charter schools, will sponsor the 2013 conference on Aug. 14 and 15 at the Portland Village School, 7654 N. Delaware Ave. Nicole Dungca | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/ndungca/index.html
The group, which represents the state's charter schools, will sponsor the 2013 conference on Aug. 14 and 15 at the Portland Village School, 7654 N. Delaware Ave.
New Charter School Commission in Washington elects leaderstag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf//8001149.104656462013-05-01T21:29:10Z2013-05-01T21:35:20ZFormer Seattle School Board president Steve Sundquist was elected as chairman. The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Former Seattle School Board president Steve Sundquist was elected as chairman.
Battle Ground among 12 Washington districts to apply to become charter school authorizerstag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf//8001149.102981642013-04-03T23:24:00Z2013-04-03T23:28:58ZThe districts have until July 1 to complete their applications and send them to the State Board of Education. If approved, these districts could be among the boards approving Washington’s first charter schools. The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The districts have until July 1 to complete their applications and send them to the State Board of Education. If approved, these districts could be among the boards approving Washington’s first charter schools.
Idaho state Senate approves charter school facilities funding plantag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf//8001149.102669712013-03-29T02:08:51Z2013-03-29T02:17:09ZThe bill would begin directing about $1.4 million next fall to the 40 charter schools across the state.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The bill would begin directing about $1.4 million next fall to the 40 charter schools across the state.
Employers would be barred from asking for Facebook passwords of job applicants under bill: Oregon Legislature todaytag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/mapes/index.ssf//8002182.102247472013-03-22T13:00:19Z2013-03-22T13:11:22ZAn Oregon House committee will study a bill prohibiting employers from asking applicants to provide them with access to private social media accounts.Jeff Mapes | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jmapes/index.html
An Oregon House committee will study a bill prohibiting employers from asking applicants to provide them with access to private social media accounts.
2 Washington school districts plan to apply to be charter authorizerstag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf//8001149.102105232013-03-19T22:44:27Z2013-03-19T22:45:36ZAny district that wants to authorize charter schools during the next year must tell the State Board of Education by April 1 that they plan to apply. Eastmont in East Wenatchee and Highline near Seattle both do so.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Any district that wants to authorize charter schools during the next year must tell the State Board of Education by April 1 that they plan to apply. Eastmont in East Wenatchee and Highline near Seattle both do so.
Idaho House approves charter school funding legislationtag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf//8001149.101231502013-03-06T01:16:27Z2013-03-06T01:17:33ZThe bill, which now goes to the Senate, would give up to $1.4 million to 40 nontraditional schools for building and maintenance costs.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would give up to $1.4 million to 40 nontraditional schools for building and maintenance costs.
Washington state charter school law faces legal challengetag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/politics/index.ssf//2769.100855382013-02-28T03:25:36Z2013-02-28T04:27:55ZA coalition of educators and community groups filed a legal challenge with the state attorney general questioning the constitutionality of the state's new law.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
A coalition of educators and community groups filed a legal challenge with the state attorney general questioning the constitutionality of the state's new law.
Charter school advocates rank Oregon 26thtag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/education/index.ssf//3957.98760282013-01-29T08:00:00Z2013-01-29T08:01:26ZThe National Alliance for Public Charter Schools judges laws in 43 states against a 20-point "Model Law." Washington's new law earns a Top 3 ranking.The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oregonian/index.html
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools judges laws in 43 states against a 20-point "Model Law." Washington's new law earns a Top 3 ranking.
Washington Board of Education readies work for rules on charter schoolstag:www.oregonlive.com,2013:/education/index.ssf//3957.97578852013-01-09T23:35:00Z2013-01-09T23:36:11ZThe panel is ready to take public comment on rules it hopes to adopt in February concerning the next steps toward opening up to eight public charter schools by Fall 2014.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The panel is ready to take public comment on rules it hopes to adopt in February concerning the next steps toward opening up to eight public charter schools by Fall 2014.